Caballera contra Mascara: Kato Kung Lee vs. Kung Fu (4/29/88)

 

Kato was wearing all white here which was a nice touch and this goes to the floor as soon as the bell rings which hopefully means we have a war on our hands. Kato rips Kung Fu's mask almost completely off then drags him around on the floor before releasing him because he was about to get DQed. Kato takes the first fall quickly after hitting some cool rope running kicks and a splash. Kato continues his dominance in the 2nd fall before Kung Fu gets the best of him in his strikes with some hard kicks to the head. The action goes to the floor where Kung Fu posts Kato a couple of times before going back to the ring where Kato would fight back but Kung would get the best of him and took the 2nd fall. The 3rd fall would see the match go back to the floor with a bloody Kato trying to come back on Kung Fu eventually sending him to the floor where he would hit a big dropkick through the ropes but Kung Fu would make his way back in the ring where he would sneak in a foule. Kato to his credit fought back again as he survived a camel clutch before eating a big plancha by Kung Fu off the top to the floor which saw him not make it back in the ring in time thus getting counted out and getting his hair cut in the ring. This was by no means a blowaway match but should go on the block because it had some good heat and spirited action.

Caballera contra Mascara: Kato Kung Lee vs. Kung Fu, 4/29/88 (Enemistad Fantastica)

Shit, first fall is over in a flash but this was already more exciting than the Fishman/Canek tag. The mask goes in quick order and Kung Lee wins after a nasty sidekick to the ribs followed by a flying splash. 2nd fall goes back to the floor and Fu is bulldogging Lee on the floor. Shit. Those post shots were freaking violent. Fu is fucking Lee up. For a match based around fake karate, this is pretty damn good. A kick in the ear evens things up. 3rd fall is JIP but they are on the floor so this is starting off the right way. HOLY FLYING MOTHER FUCK… watch the Kung Fu kick t Kung Lee in the corner. That actually wakes Lee up and he goes back on offense with a nasty double kick to Fu’s face while Fu was outside. Lee isn’t trying to win the match, he is trying to take the mask off now. Nice stretch run climaxing with a huge dive from the top rope to the floor. Kung Fu beats the ten count and Lee doesn’t so his hair goes. This is an easy nomination.

I really liked this. I enjoy Kung Fu and Kato's shtick, and it is pretty cool to see it used in such a violent manner. I really liked the nastiness of all the karate spots and it definitely a different match then what is most of the matches on the set. Very cool.